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April DeBoer and Jayne Rowse, whose federal lawsuit helped pave the way for legalizing same-sex marriages, are finally getting married.

Amy Lange of Fox 2 reports that the Hazel Park couple set a wedding date of Aug. 22.

"We're really excited, I mean this is what we've been working for," DeBoer told Fox 2. "The end result will be the adoption of all the kids. Jayne and I are looking forward to finally having a valid relationship in the eyes of the law."

"It's amazing, it's amazing," DeBoer said. "It's going to be such an emotional day."

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